Senior Year Timeline
What to expect senior year...
AUGUST
School starts!
Take a minute to soak in the start of your Senior Year!
SEPTEMBER
Start gathering a list of your application deadlines & goals
Begin working on applications with the earliest deadlines.
Schedule a Senior Meeting with your Counselor
If applying to a 4-year college, create your Common App account and add your Recommenders & Counselor immediately
Look for college & career fairs offered locally
Updated GPA and Class Rank information will be distributed through Advisory to use for college applications
Register for the SAT and/or ACT if you want to take either test 1 more time before sending in college applications.
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OCTOBER
Continue to work on and finalize college applications
If you are pursuing the military, talk to Mrs. Asbill about your ASVAB test
First wave of Early Action deadlines is October 15th!
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NOVEMBER
Many schools have Early Action & Early Decision deadlines during November
If pursuing the Military or a Career immediately after high school, make an appointment with Mrs. Asbill.
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DECEMBER
Some schools start to release admissions decisions for Early Action applicants
FAFSA (financial aid application) OPENS. Anyone considering a 4-year college OR Community College should complete the FAFSA!
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WINTER BREAK!
JANUARY
Many schools have Regular Decision deadlines during January
Many students start receiving more admissions decisions at this time.
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FEBRUARY
Colleges will start to request Mid-Year transcripts showing your Semester 1 grades. Your counselor will send these on your behalf via Common App
Double check your FAFSA application and make sure all schools that you have applied to are listed on your FAFSA.
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MARCH
Students will start receiving Financial Aid packages from colleges they have been accepted to
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APRIL
SPRING BREAK!
YOU ARE ALMOST FINISHED!!
Review your options and start finalizing your plan for after high school
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MAY
Decision day! (when you officially decide which post secondary plan you want to commit to)
Students submit a final transcript request for their FINAL TRANSCRIPT to be sent to their school of choice.
AP Exams
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JUNE
Final Exams
GRADUATION !
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(Yes, you can apply even after Graduation!)